Columbia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of San Diego
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Navy Pier
Whether you’re a military buff or just looking for a great day out, come to admire the amazing ships and planes on display.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Columbia Hotel Deals
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Everything was good
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Westin San Diego Bayview
This property was beautiful. It was well maintained had spacious, clean, comforting room. It was centrally located to food a quick walk to the port. The only thing that bothered me about the property was when I checked out, I was charged an extra convenience fee that covered the use of bike rentals, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Staff excellent, rooftop terrace great views and drinks. Had issue with valet, suggest parking at adjacent lot for $30 less per night.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The lanai wasn’t the same one from the picture, and neither was the bathroom. Our lanai was dirty and covered in bird crap. I had to clean out the drawers myself before we put our items in, they had crap in it. We didn’t get what was shown to us, nor what we paid for. If I personally pick the room, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Stinks like damp moldy den. One light had a dead bulb so it was dark in the room. Mattress hurt our backs the next morning. Horrible experience at seven seas.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Great place
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbia
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
